Dorset Council
Technical Officer Level 2
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Dorset Council is looking to recruit a Technical Officer to join the Highways Construction Delivery Team.
The post holder will assist in the management of operatives and subcontractors to ensure the professional, efficient, and cost-effective completion of the Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programme, and all other construction-related works.
This role will involve the requirement to travel on a regular basis, and a vehicle will be provided to undertake this duty.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist in the management and supervision in the execution of revenue maintenance, structural maintenance, and major construction work throughout the County.
- Assist in the creation and development of construction documentation including but not limited to; construction phase plans, risk assessments, method statements, works programmes, bill of quantities, works estimates, and further relevant health and safety information.
- To ensure that all works are completed safely and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are met.
- To operate in a fast-changing environment and therefore subject to some changing problems and circumstances, needing to be able to problem solve quickly, safely, and efficiently as dictated by the relevant areas of responsibility.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
- To assist in the management of projects to ensure they are carried out in a cost-effective manner and that the available budgets are effectively managed.
- To ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with contractual and legislative requirements and meet the standards of quality required within the specification where applicable.
- Ensure that near misses and accidents are reported in a timely manner.
- Ensure safe systems of work are used to keep all site personnel and members of the public safe from harm.
- Any other duties as required commensurate to the grading of this post.
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Essential
- Full driving licence
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of construction, or civil engineering
- Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
- An understanding of the role of Principal Contractor (Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015).
- To be able to demonstrate strong ICT skills.
- To be able to work as part of a busy team.
- To be assertive and diplomatic.
- Self-motivating and a good motivator of the labour force.
- HNC in Civil Engineering or an equivalent construction qualification
- CSCS Card.
Desirable
- Knowledge of asset management systems such as Symology
- Member of a professional institution such as ICE, IHE, or CHIT
Further Information
For an informal discussion, please contact Ross Sturmey, Senior Site Agent 07891 537563. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
- provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- work in partnership to make a real difference
- value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
- be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- have access to a range of benefits and support
- receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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